Table 4.
Patterns of tumor recurrence or progression in the whole group.
| Parameter | Resection group (n = 100) | No resection group (n = 305) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total tumor recurrence or progression, n | 58* | 164† | .461 |
| Types of recurrence or progression, n | |||
| Intrahepatic only | 43 (74.1%) | 83 (50.6%) | .008 |
| Extrahepatic only | 9 (15.5%) | 45 (27.4%) | |
| Intrahepatic plus extrahepatic | 6 (10.4%) | 36 (22.0%) |
*58 patients had tumor recurrences.
†164 patients had tumor progression.